Samarkand - A Hub for Global Dialogue: Invitation to the 59th ADB Annual Meeting
2026-04-01 09:00:00 / News
From May 3 to 6, 2026, Samarkand will host the 59th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The Ministry of Investment, Industry, and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan is co-organizing this landmark event. It will bring together financial sector leaders, economy ministers, and prominent global experts under the theme "Crossroads of Progress: Advancing the Region’s Connected Future."
The event program covers key areas of sustainable development and economic integration. Participants will focus on digital infrastructure development, energy transition financing, food security, and the strengthening of regional cooperation. The schedule features a high-level Business Session of the Governors and seminars dedicated to critical industrial supply chains.
The main events will take place at the Congress Center and Expo Center. The agenda includes meetings of finance ministers from ASEAN+3, Saudi Arabia, and other subregional groups, as well as the ADB Private Sector Day.
The deadline for participation applications is April 15, 2026. Do not miss the opportunity to join the year’s premier economic forum. You may register and view the full program at adb.org